David Adickes Double Sided Early Modern Black & White Figurative Pencil Drawing Study of Doris, Mid 20th Century

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Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered … Read more Early modern black and white sketch by iconic Houston based artist David Adickes. Pulled from a collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his prolific career. The work features a set of three sketches of a young woman named Doris. On the reverse is a pair of additional sketches of female figures. Signed on the reverse. Currently unframed.

Artist Biography: Born (1927) and raised in Huntsville, TX, David Adickes is an artist whose art and heart are closely aligned with Paris, France. After studying art at the Atelier F. Leger in the late 40s, Adickes burst onto the art scene in Houston and elsewhere in the early 50s and has been a prominent member of Houston’s art community ever since. While his most visible works are his giant sculptures, from the Virtuoso in downtown Houston to the 76-foot Sam Houston in his hometown of Huntsville, David Adickes has for decades produced paintings that have been acclaimed in numerous art exhibitions and galleries, both in the United States and internationally. Moreover, his paintings continue to delight collectors with a distinct blend of classic style, a delightful palette, and a touch of whimsy. See less